Question 1

Which of the following statements most accurately reflects the mental health focus of the latter half of the 20th century?

Accepted Answer

A)  exclusive focus on the positive aspects of mental health 
B)  primarily focusing on negative aspects with little attention paid to the positive 
C)  equal focus on the positive and negative aspects of mental health 
D)  primarily focusing on the positive aspects with little attention paid to the negative 
A)  exclusive focus on the positive aspects of mental health 
B)  primarily focusing on negative aspects with little attention paid to the positive 
C)  equal focus on the positive and negative aspects of mental health 
D)  primarily focusing on the positive aspects with little attention paid to the negative

Question 2

For a person from a marginalized group, which environmental factor would affect their behaviors?

Accepted Answer

A)  social injustices faced regularly 
B)  the places that they can afford to go to 
C)  ability to engage with similar individuals 
D)  knowing who among them can share resources 
A)  social injustices faced regularly 
B)  the places that they can afford to go to 
C)  ability to engage with similar individuals 
D)  knowing who among them can share resources

Question 3

Which of the following issues needs to be addressed by clinicians as part of mental health care?

Accepted Answer

A)  Environmental influences on behavior are not adequately addressed. 
B)  Clinicians need to do more to promote humanism and less to promote behaviorism. 
C)  Therapeutic sessions need to increase in length to accommodate the complexity of human behavior 
D)  the overemphasizing of engaging in normal behaviors 
A)  Environmental influences on behavior are not adequately addressed. 
B)  Clinicians need to do more to promote humanism and less to promote behaviorism. 
C)  Therapeutic sessions need to increase in length to accommodate the complexity of human behavior 
D)  the overemphasizing of engaging in normal behaviors

Question 4

In Oldham and Morris' conceptualization of personality disorders, which of the following personality styles may be associated with the obsessive-compulsive personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  self-sufficient 
B)  conscientious 
C)  disorganized 
D)  extroverted 
A)  self-sufficient 
B)  conscientious 
C)  disorganized 
D)  extroverted

Question 5

The Alternative DSM-5 Model for Personality Disorders includes criteria for ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  pathological personality traits 
B)  comorbid disorders 
C)  maladaptive traits as described by the MBTI 
D)  genetic predisposition 
A)  pathological personality traits 
B)  comorbid disorders 
C)  maladaptive traits as described by the MBTI 
D)  genetic predisposition

Question 6

Identify three issues that negatively influence current mental health care.

Accepted Answer

Varies. Students should identify three o

Question 7

Which of the following is best for providing context for determining whether thoughts or behaviors are considered normal or abnormal?

Accepted Answer

A)  guidebooks 
B)  friendship dynamics 
C)  cultural values 
D)  self-report surveys 
A)  guidebooks 
B)  friendship dynamics 
C)  cultural values 
D)  self-report surveys

Question 8

What does the example of Cajuns placing crosses in their homes to ward off evil teach us regarding the importance of culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cultural values provide the context to determine normality. 
B)  Religion is the most important aspect of nearly every culture on earth. 
C)  Cajun culture frowns upon expressions of religious faith. 
D)  Explicit demonstrations of religious faith are considered abnormal in all cultures. 
A)  Cultural values provide the context to determine normality. 
B)  Religion is the most important aspect of nearly every culture on earth. 
C)  Cajun culture frowns upon expressions of religious faith. 
D)  Explicit demonstrations of religious faith are considered abnormal in all cultures.

Question 9

What did McDermott find when examining diagnostic consistency and accuracy between 72 practicing psychologists?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diagnostic agreement was no better than predicting by chance. 
B)  The expert psychologists were very consistent. 
C)  Consistency between the psychologists was very high. 
D)  Novice psychologists were inconsistent and inaccurate. 
A)  Diagnostic agreement was no better than predicting by chance. 
B)  The expert psychologists were very consistent. 
C)  Consistency between the psychologists was very high. 
D)  Novice psychologists were inconsistent and inaccurate.

Question 10

The DSM describes each personality disorder as having their own continuum of adaptation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Based on the differences in higher rates of disorders in minority groups, what is lacking in the DSM-IV-TR?

Accepted Answer

A)  emphasis on gender differences 
B)  emphasis on underlying contributing medical issues 
C)  emphasis on contributing cultural and social variables psychopathology 
D)  emphasis on dichotomizing neurosis and psychosis 
A)  emphasis on gender differences 
B)  emphasis on underlying contributing medical issues 
C)  emphasis on contributing cultural and social variables psychopathology 
D)  emphasis on dichotomizing neurosis and psychosis

Question 12

What is the fundamental attribution error?

Accepted Answer

A)  the tendency to include situational factors when explaining other people's behavior but ignore situational factors when explaining our own behavior 
B)  the tendency to attribute every error we make to the people with whom we are interacting 
C)  the tendency to include situational factors when explaining our own behavior but ignore situational factors when explaining other's behavior 
D)  the tendency to believe that the fundamental reason for errors is the superficial nature of our society 
A)  the tendency to include situational factors when explaining other people's behavior but ignore situational factors when explaining our own behavior 
B)  the tendency to attribute every error we make to the people with whom we are interacting 
C)  the tendency to include situational factors when explaining our own behavior but ignore situational factors when explaining other's behavior 
D)  the tendency to believe that the fundamental reason for errors is the superficial nature of our society

Question 13

When attempting to understand the functioning of people of color in the United States, their behaviors should be examined in the context of mainstream culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In the case of Michael, which of the following characteristics does the author use to describe Michael's perseverance?

Accepted Answer

A)  resilience 
B)  vital courage 
C)  fortitude 
D)  self-efficacy 
A)  resilience 
B)  vital courage 
C)  fortitude 
D)  self-efficacy

Question 15

Explain the difficulty of classifying behaviors as normal.

Accepted Answer

Students should explain that to understa

Question 16

Which of the following statements most accurately describes Oldham and Morris' dimensional approach to conceptualizing personality disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Personality traits on the various dimensions are determined by our genetic makeup and do not change. 
B)  Personality disorders are included with mood disorders due to the ties to intense emotions. 
C)  Individual dimension and formulas are used to determine the presence of personality disorders. 
D)  Each personality disorder has its own continuum based on adaptability. 
A)  Personality traits on the various dimensions are determined by our genetic makeup and do not change. 
B)  Personality disorders are included with mood disorders due to the ties to intense emotions. 
C)  Individual dimension and formulas are used to determine the presence of personality disorders. 
D)  Each personality disorder has its own continuum based on adaptability.

Question 17

Using the "Stresses and Supports" section of the Cultural Formulation Interview, how would a clinician gather information about a client's support system?

Accepted Answer

A)  by finding the client's emergency contact information and asking the contact about other supportive people 
B)  by asking the client to use a social media app and identify people that they like 
C)  by instructing the client to call people during the session and take note of who answers 
D)  by asking if there are any kinds of support that can help make their problem better, such as family friends or acquaintances 
A)  by finding the client's emergency contact information and asking the contact about other supportive people 
B)  by asking the client to use a social media app and identify people that they like 
C)  by instructing the client to call people during the session and take note of who answers 
D)  by asking if there are any kinds of support that can help make their problem better, such as family friends or acquaintances

Question 18

According to Oldham and Morris, what is true of personality disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  They have fluidity in their continuum, meaning that someone can be at any point on the continuum at any time. 
B)  They are always characterized by maladaptive behaviors. 
C)  They are the product of a classification system that emphasizes negative characteristics and overlooks positive characteristics. 
D)  They are not as dangerous as previously believed. 
A)  They have fluidity in their continuum, meaning that someone can be at any point on the continuum at any time. 
B)  They are always characterized by maladaptive behaviors. 
C)  They are the product of a classification system that emphasizes negative characteristics and overlooks positive characteristics. 
D)  They are not as dangerous as previously believed.

Question 19

What did Oatley and Jenkins determine when examining "normal" and "abnormal" emotional experiences?

Accepted Answer

A)  Abnormal emotional experiences are very common. 
B)  Abnormal emotional experiences are extremely rare. 
C)  It is easy to distinguish between normal and abnormal experiences. 
D)  They are not discretely classified. 
A)  Abnormal emotional experiences are very common. 
B)  Abnormal emotional experiences are extremely rare. 
C)  It is easy to distinguish between normal and abnormal experiences. 
D)  They are not discretely classified.

Question 20

Fundamental negative bias involves two aspects: the saliency and value of a behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following statements most accurately reflects the mental health focus of the latter half of the 20th century?

For a person from a marginalized group, which environmental factor would affect their behaviors?

Which of the following issues needs to be addressed by clinicians as part of mental health care?

In Oldham and Morris' conceptualization of personality disorders, which of the following personality styles may be associated with the obsessive-compulsive personality disorder?

The Alternative DSM-5 Model for Personality Disorders includes criteria for ______.

Identify three issues that negatively influence current mental health care.

Which of the following is best for providing context for determining whether thoughts or behaviors are considered normal or abnormal?

What does the example of Cajuns placing crosses in their homes to ward off evil teach us regarding the importance of culture?

What did McDermott find when examining diagnostic consistency and accuracy between 72 practicing psychologists?

The DSM describes each personality disorder as having their own continuum of adaptation.

Based on the differences in higher rates of disorders in minority groups, what is lacking in the DSM-IV-TR?

What is the fundamental attribution error?

When attempting to understand the functioning of people of color in the United States, their behaviors should be examined in the context of mainstream culture.

In the case of Michael, which of the following characteristics does the author use to describe Michael's perseverance?

Explain the difficulty of classifying behaviors as normal.

Which of the following statements most accurately describes Oldham and Morris' dimensional approach to conceptualizing personality disorders?

Using the "Stresses and Supports" section of the Cultural Formulation Interview, how would a clinician gather information about a client's support system?

According to Oldham and Morris, what is true of personality disorders?

What did Oatley and Jenkins determine when examining "normal" and "abnormal" emotional experiences?

Fundamental negative bias involves two aspects: the saliency and value of a behavior.

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Exam 13: Balanced Conceptualizations of Mental Health and Behavior

Which of the following statements most accurately reflects the mental health focus of the latter half of the 20th century?

For a person from a marginalized group, which environmental factor would affect their behaviors?

Which of the following issues needs to be addressed by clinicians as part of mental health care?

In Oldham and Morris' conceptualization of personality disorders, which of the following personality styles may be associated with the obsessive-compulsive personality disorder?

The Alternative DSM-5 Model for Personality Disorders includes criteria for ______.

Identify three issues that negatively influence current mental health care.

Which of the following is best for providing context for determining whether thoughts or behaviors are considered normal or abnormal?

What does the example of Cajuns placing crosses in their homes to ward off evil teach us regarding the importance of culture?

What did McDermott find when examining diagnostic consistency and accuracy between 72 practicing psychologists?

The DSM describes each personality disorder as having their own continuum of adaptation.

Based on the differences in higher rates of disorders in minority groups, what is lacking in the DSM-IV-TR?

What is the fundamental attribution error?

When attempting to understand the functioning of people of color in the United States, their behaviors should be examined in the context of mainstream culture.

In the case of Michael, which of the following characteristics does the author use to describe Michael's perseverance?

Explain the difficulty of classifying behaviors as normal.

Which of the following statements most accurately describes Oldham and Morris' dimensional approach to conceptualizing personality disorders?

Using the "Stresses and Supports" section of the Cultural Formulation Interview, how would a clinician gather information about a client's support system?

According to Oldham and Morris, what is true of personality disorders?

What did Oatley and Jenkins determine when examining "normal" and "abnormal" emotional experiences?

Fundamental negative bias involves two aspects: the saliency and value of a behavior.

Welcome to Positive Psychology

Eastern and Western Perspectives on Positive Psychology

Classifications and Measures of Strengths and Positive Outcomes

The Role of Culture in Developing Strengths and Living Well

Living Well at Every Stage of Life

The Principles of Pleasure: Understanding Positive Affect, Positive Emotions, Happiness, and Well-Being

Making the Most of Emotional Experiences: Emotion-Focused Coping, Emotional Intelligence, Socioemotional Selectivity, and Emotional Storytelling

Seeing Our Futures Through Self-Efficacy, Optimism, and Hope

Wisdom and Courage: Characteristics of the Wise and the Brave

Mindfulness, Flow, and Spirituality: in Search of Optimal Experiences

Empathy and Egotism: Portals to Altruism, Gratitude, and Forgiveness

Attachment, Love, Flourishing Relationships, and Forgiveness

Preventing the Bad and Promoting the Good

Positive Schooling and Good Work: the Psychology of Gainful Employment and the Education That Gets Us There

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